Qibla Direction in Addis Ababa
The Qibla direction in Addis Ababa is 4.7° from true north (North). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 1,383 km (859 miles) away.
Key takeaways
- The Qibla in Addis Ababa is 4.7° from true north (North).
- Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 1,383 km (859 miles).
- Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 4.7°.
- This is the great-circle bearing - the standard method used by mosques worldwide.
Live compass uses your device's magnetometer and needs motion-sensor permission. Hold the phone flat and away from metal for best accuracy.
How to find the Qibla in Addis Ababa
- Open this page on your phone. Tap "Use live compass" below and allow motion-sensor access when prompted.
- Hold the phone flat. Keep it level and away from metal, magnets and electronics, which distort the compass.
- Turn until the Kaaba arrow points ahead. The needle marks 4.7°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
- Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 4.7° from north (North) to face Mecca.
Facing the Qibla in Addis Ababa
Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Addis Ababa that direction is 4.7° from true north (North), the shortest-path (great-circle) bearing used by mosques worldwide. Use the live compass above on a phone, or set a magnetic compass to 4.7°. For prayer times in Addis Ababa, see the Addis Ababa prayer times page.
Common questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Addis Ababa?
The Qibla in Addis Ababa is 4.7 degrees from true north - roughly North. Point your compass or phone to 4.7 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the Qibla angle for Addis Ababa?
The Qibla angle (bearing) for Addis Ababa is 4.7 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How far is Addis Ababa from Mecca?
Addis Ababa is about 1,383 km (859 miles) in a straight line from the Kaaba in Mecca.
How do I find the Qibla with my phone?
Tap "Use live compass" above and allow motion access, then hold your phone flat - the arrow points to the Qibla. A magnetic compass works too: align it to 4.7 degrees. Keep away from metal for accuracy.
Is this Qibla direction accurate?
It is the great-circle bearing to the Kaaba, the standard method. Phone compasses can drift, so calibrate your device and, if unsure, check against a nearby mosque's alignment.
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